Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI S of Orchard RD · Structure no. CENT 23.9-2.9A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brook Valley Way over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.